EarthQuake 600050V - Manual (Page 14)

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Operator's Manual
String Mower 600050V
How to Adjust the Height/Angle of the Handle
Use the cam levers on each side of the handle to adjust the
height of the handle. SEE FIGURE 18
1. Hold the handle with one hand and open both cam levers
until the ratchet teeth are disengaged. Do not remove the
nuts.
2. Move the handle up or down to the desired position, then
align the ratchet teeth. Make sure both sides of the handle are
level.
3. Tighten (lock) the lever.
How to Set the Height of the Cut
The height of the cut can be set from 1-1/2 inches to three (3)
inches. The recommended cutting height for the average yard
is two (2) inches. SEE FIGURE 19
1. Use the L-handle wrench found in the parts bag to loosen
the socket head cap screws shown in the figure below.
NOTE: There are two socket head cap screws.
2. Set the mower head at the desired height.
3. Tighten the socket head cap screws.
HEIGHT OF CUT
POSITIONS
HEIGHT
GUIDE
L-HANDLE
WRENCH
MOWER HEAD
SOCKET
HEAD CAP
SCREWS
WARNING
BEFORE YOU SET THE HEIGHT OF THE CUT, STOP THE
ENGINE. WAIT FOR ALL MOVING PARTS TO STOP.
ALLOW THE ENGINE TO COOL AND DISCONNECT THE
SPARK PLUG WIRE.
LOCKED
OPEN
HANDLE
CAM LEVER
RATCHET
TEETH
FIGURE 18: Adjusting The Height Of The Handle. (Lever shown in OPEN
position)
How to Replace the Drive Belt
To replace the drive belt, the mower head and shield must be
removed as follows: SEE FIGURES 20 AND 21
1. Remove the two fasteners that hold the rear of the shield to
the mower housing.
2. Remove the four fasteners that hold the front of the shield
and mower head to the mower housing.
3. Raise the front of the mower housing and remove the drive
belt.
4. Remove the “V” pulley from the idler bracket.
NOTE: On some models, it is necessary to loosen the
mounting bolt for the drive pulley to remove the drive belt.
Do not bend the belt guides. Use only OEM replacement
belts.
5. To assemble the drive belt, reverse the above steps. Make
sure all fasteners are tight. Make sure the mounting bolt for
the drive pulley is tight.
6. Check the routing of the drive belt. Make sure the drive belt
is inside of all belt guides as shown.
WARNING
BEFORE YOU REMOVE THE DRIVE BELT, DISCONNECT
THE WIRE FROM THE SPARK PLUG.
FIGURE 19: Setting the height of your cut.
BOLTS
DRIVE BELT
SHIELD
MOWER HEAD
FIGURE 20: Mower Head Housing and Shield